Turkey and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

2 cup  water  1 cup (125mL) quinoa 2 tsp (10mL) vegetable oil 1 lb (454g) lean ground  turkey 1/2 onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced	1/2 tsp (2mL) salt and red chili flakes 4 large red bell peppers, tops cut off and ribs removed 2 cups Tomato Sauce
In saucepan, bring water to boil over medium-high heat. Stir in quinoa and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat, brown turkey, breaking into small pieces with the back of a spoon. Transfer to plate. Cook onion until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt and chili flakes and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in quinoa, and reserved turkey. Spoon mixture into hollowed peppers. Set them upright in a baking pan (2" sides).  Pour the tomato sauce over the top of all the peppers. Put the pan in the oven for about 20 minutes on 350. .

Baked Cauliflower Latkes (from beachbody website)

 

This healthy latke recipe will help you cut back on the calories

Ingredients:

 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided use
  2 cups hot water
  1½ lb. medium cauliflower, cut into florets, hard stem discarded
  2 large eggs ( I didn't have eggs, so I used egg whites)
  ½ cup medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp chili pepper flakes
  2 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
  ½ tsp. sea salt
 ¼ tsp. garlic powder

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil; brush foil with 1 Tbsp. oil. Set aside.
3. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
4. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket in saucepan; steam for 4 to 7 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Drain well. Dry with a paper towel.
5. Place cauliflower in a large bowl; mash with a fork.
6. Add eggs, onion, flour, salt, and garlic powder, pepper flakes; mix well.
7. Using ¼ cup measuring cup, scoop mixture into patties and place on prepared baking sheet. 8. Brush the tops evenly with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil; bake for 10 minutes. Flip latkes and bake an additional 10 minutes or until crisp.

Quinoa salad

1 cup quinoa
3 cups water
 2 cups diced cucumber
1 small red onion, finely minced
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Feta cheese, cubed - 1\2 cup

Cook quinoa as it says on the package.
Cool it down, mix with all the other ingredients and serve!

 

Delicious lobster dip recipe!

3-5 boiled lobsters, cut into small chunks
1 cup Mayo
1 pkg Cream cheese
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp horseradish
1 tsp hot sauce (tabasco, frank's red etc)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 dash of lemon

Mix all the ingredients together, chill 1-2 hours  and serve with chips or crackers!